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Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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w. www.utdallas.edu
The University of Texas at Dallas
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Information Summary
Ranks 372nd overall and 14th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
86.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$20,499 |
| Admission
Success rate |
56% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
29 / 1360 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
80% / 69% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,523 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Richardson, TX 75080-3021
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,285 (43,285 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 17,151 (2.49 people per house) |
| Families | 11,458 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,348 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,617 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 45 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 404 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 35,490 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,468 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | STEM dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 98th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 4 | 0.27 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 4 | 0.27 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.17 |
| Larceny-theft | 75 | 5.15 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0.14 |
| Property crime | 94 | 6.46 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending The University of Texas at Dallas?
Ranks 895th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,356 | $7,356 | $14,028 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $256 | $256 | $534 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,614 | $6,614 | $11,618 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $318 | $318 | $596 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $20,499 | $20,499 | $28,309 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,499 | $20,499 | $28,309 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,708 | $12,708 | $20,518 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,904 |
$5,904 |
$12,528 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,412 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,856 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,412 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,856 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,780 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,198 (2,144 male / 2,054 female) |
| Admitted | 2,336 (1,262 male / 1,074 female) |
| Admission rate | 56% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,036 (607 male / 429 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,010 (594 male / 416 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 26 (13 male / 13 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,523 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does The University of Texas at Dallas use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does The University of Texas at Dallas accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | American Southwest Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | American Southwest Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | American Southwest Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 176th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 42% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 30 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 30 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 24 / 29 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 122nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 670 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 580 / 690 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1120 / 1360 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,950 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,235 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
The University of Texas at Dallas Ranks 3009th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,103 | 196 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,826 | 173 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,911 | 571 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,723 | 300 | |
| Any financial aid type | 777 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,201 | 802 | 2,003 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 425 | 513 | 938 |
Hispanic | 633 | 598 | 1,231 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,331 | 1,185 | 2,516 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 44 | 29 | 73 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,241 | 3,403 | 7,644 |
Race Unknown | 73 | 45 | 118 |
| Total | 7,948 | 6,575 | 14,523 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at The University of Texas at Dallas?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 19 | 6 | 25 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Hispanic | 45 | 26 | 71 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 104 | 75 | 179 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 300 | 169 | 469 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 498 | 303 | 801 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 206 | 528 | |
| 240 | 163 | 403 | |
| 165 | 192 | 357 | |
| 92 | 244 | 336 | |
| 227 | 53 | 280 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
The University of Texas at Dallas Ranks 147th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $86,889 ($92,861 male / $70,226 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 451 (332 male / 119 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 198 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $8,411,032 |
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